Last Remnant of Columbus Statue Being Removed From Grant Park as City Looks to Add 'Rotating Art'

Last remnant of Columbus statue being removed from Grant Park as city looks to add ‘rotating art’ – Chicago Sun-Times

The pedestal that once held the Columbus statue in Grant Park was removed Thursday in preparation for a replacement of “rotating art" in a proposed “Peoples’ Plaza.”

Last remnant of Columbus statue being removed from Grant Park as city looks to add 'rotating art'

The pedestal that once held the Columbus statue in Grant Park was removed Thursday in preparation for a replacement of "rotating art," infuriating the Italian American civic group that was still hoping for the statue's return.Newly appointed Chicago Park District Supt. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa issued a statement saying the temporary art would "celebrate Chicago's diverse communities" in a proposed "Peoples' Plaza." The new plaza is expected to open i…

Last remnant of Columbus statue being removed from Grant Park as city looks to add ‘rotating art’ – Usa news

The pedestal that once held the Columbus statue in Grant Park was removed Thursday in preparation for a replacement of “rotating art,” infuriating the Italian American civic group that was still hoping for the statue’s return. Newly appointed Chicago Park District Supt. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa issued a statement saying the temporary art would “celebrate Chicago’s diverse communities” in a proposed “Peoples’ Plaza.” The new plaza is expected to open …